After our little run in with a swarm of bees the other day I have taken the opportunity to teach the kids all about bees. We have made some bee crafts and they have learnt all about how the bees...
Chocolate Chip Honey Oatmeal Cookies
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Sibling Rivalry – Tips for Dealing with Conflict
I really am so pleased that we had our two amazing children so close together. Having a just under 2 year age gap means that our little ones are close enough together that they still have a lot in...
Going for Grommets
Despite all of my tools for keeping winter bugs away I suppose it is inevitable that one or more of the children is going to get sick. My youngest has unfortunately always been prone to ear...
The Dullstroom Bird Of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre
While children are fascinated by all animals, the fact that birds can fly seem to make them particularly fascinating to children of all ages. If you don’t believe me, next time you are in the park,...
The Art of the Brick Lego Exhibition
It is no secret that I have a love for all things Lego and so when I started seeing posters for The Art of the Brick Lego exhibit happening in Rosebank my interest was immediately sparked. Oh yes,...
Passageway Maze
It is raining, and freezing (winter) and apparently the weather thinks that Johannesburg is actually Cape Town. Oh yes, and the kids are bored. Now, I am all up for the kids watching a bit of tv...
Great Toys – May 2015
Basic Skills Board This wooden bear is always smiling, but he's happiest when fully dressed! Getting dressed won't be such a puzzle once zipping, buckling, snapping, lacing and tying, and other...
The Mindfulness Colouring Book and Fancy Nancy
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People - Emma Farrarons A short while ago I was visiting my mother and she excitedly told me about a new trend that had emerged,...
Making Finn and Dog-a-pult
Making Finn - Susan Newham I first came across Susan Newham on Parent 24 when I was pregnant with my first child. Like many first time moms-to-be I craved information from other moms who had already...
Call the Midwife and Ping Pong Pig
Call the Midwife - Jennifer Worth At first glance most people may ask why I am reviewing a tv series however I assure you I am not. It was during one of the more inconvenient bouts of load shedding...
How to (try) keep winter bugs at by
Unfortunately my latest moment isn’t the most magical one and has to do with sick children. Winter is here and along with it dry air, dust, allergies and a whole heap of bugs. It is almost...
Gingerbread Men
When I was little I used to love dunking gingerbread biscuits into my tea with my dad in the morning. There was nothing like pulling out those cracked round cookies and feeling them disintegrate in...
Carrot and Bran Muffins
Baking time is always a favourite in our house however usually when we bake there is a squabble or two over who gets to pour in the ingredients, who gets to stir etc... As my eldest is the more...
Feed the Lego Monsters
When I was growing up Lego was one of my favourite toys to play with (and still is for that matter) and so I am delighted at how enthusiastic my little ones are when I pull out the giant tub of...
Autumn Scavenger Hunt
Autumn is a great time for being outdoors. It isn’t too hot (or too cold yet for that matter) and the combination of falling leaves, pretty colours and changing environment make it an exciting place...
Handprint Paintings
I am not sure that there are many children out there who don’t like getting their hands covered in paint! My absolutely love it and so when I am feeling a bit brave I like to whip out a stack of...
Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
As I type this I am singing the song in my head, it is amazing how annoyingly catchy it is! As a parent you have probably heard the term Body Awareness before and for good reason. Occupational...